Domestic Violence Socially Acceptable?

Domestic violence is prevalent in our society, but this type of violence go unreported because of our society’s socially accepting attitude. Unless the signs of physical abuse (injuries like bruises, fractures … Read More »

Situation of women in Bangladesh no better

There are many phrases and proverbs in the English language that highlight the significance of peace, safety and serenity within one’s home. A few of those phrases are, ‘Home Sweet Home’, … Read More »

Share-Net hosts CoP Meeting on Sexual Harassment

As a part of the ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender based Violence’ campaign, Share-Net Bangladesh hosted a Community of Practice Meeting on the topic ‘Sexual Harassment in Bangladesh’, where members … Read More »

Delay in addressing gender violence cases a common scenario

According to a report commissioned by ActionAid Bangladesh, four out of five cases that involve violence against women remain unaddressed for two years before getting court dates. The report also says … Read More »

Twenty underprivileged girls receive sewing machines

It is a common scenario in Bangladesh where young girls drop out of school and are married off because of the nuisance of eve teasing. As a part of the “16 … Read More »

Manusher Jonno Foundation observes first day of ‘16 Days of Activism’

Manusher Jonno Foundation observed the first day of the ‘16 Days of Activism’ campaign at Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on Sunday, November 25. The members of the foundation chanted slogans and … Read More »

Proposal sent to install CCTV in public transport

A day long Solution Fair was held at CIRDAP as a part of ‘The 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence’ program on Sunday, November 25, 2018. Addressing the … Read More »

Is violence against women reducing in Bangladesh?

25th November is observed as the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women throughout the world. However, in Bangladesh, the figures of incidents related to violence against women is not … Read More »

Teenage domestic worker violated in Jordan, returns to Bangladesh

A 15 year old orphaned girl returned to Bangladesh from Jordan after being sexually abused at the hands of her employers. The victim said that her employer started to take advantage … Read More »

Mother from Bangladesh among BBC’s ‘100 Women 2018’

A picture if Sima Sarker, ,carrying her 18 year old disabled son to the examination hall during Dhaka University’s admission exam for 2018-2019 session immediately went viral on the internet among … Read More »